Patents Assigned to University
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Publication number: 20170031883Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for content extraction from markup language text. The content extraction process may parse markup language text into a hierarchical data model and then apply one or more filters. Output filters may be used to make the process more versatile. The operation of the content extraction process and the one or more filters may be controlled by one or more settings set by a user, or automatically by a classifier. The classifier may automatically enter settings by classifying markup language text and entering settings based on this classification. Automatic classification may be performed by clustering unclassified markup language texts with previously classified markup language texts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Suhit Gupta, Gail Kaiser, Salvatore J. Stolfo
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Publication number: 20170033186Abstract: Methods and structures for forming flat, continuous, planar, epitaxial layers of semipolar III-nitride materials on patterned sapphire substrates are described. Semipolar GaN may be grown from inclined c-plane facets on a patterned sapphire substrate, and coalesced to form a continuous layer of semipolar III-nitride semiconductor over the sapphire substrate. Planarization of the layer is followed by crystal regrowth using a nitrogen carrier gas to produce a flat, microfabrication-grade, process surface of semipolar III-nitride semiconductor across the substrate. Quality multiple quantum wells can be fabricated in the regrown semipolar material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Yale UniversityInventors: Jung Han, Benjamin Leung
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Publication number: 20170029460Abstract: A limonin extraction method, comprising the following steps: step one, raw material extracting or juicing: directly soaking raw material in water or using a presser to directly juice the raw material to obtain the extract; step two, adding salt and adjusting pH: adding a sulfate solid material or saturated sulfate solution to the extract; adjusting pH to 3-7; step three, heating and preserving heat: heating to 20° C.-100° C. and keeping at the temperature for 10 minutes-110 minutes; step four, centrifuging: centrifuging for 10 minutes at a rotational speed of 2500×g, and obtaining limonin precipitation. Compared with a traditional method, the raw material in the present invention can directly use the extract liquid or juicing liquid without drying, and recover most limonin in water using a precipitation method without complicated apparatus, and is easy to operate and has a low process cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: JIMEI UNIVERSITYInventors: Hui NI, Huinong CAI, Yuanfan YANG, Qiufen GAO, Feng CHEN, Xiping DU, Gaoling HUANG, Ling WU, Anfeng XIAO
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Publication number: 20170030011Abstract: Described herein is a continuous process for modifying the properties of polyester and polyester based fibers, such as a poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) fiber, comprising subjecting the PBT fiber to alkaline hydrolysis, and optionally further comprising functionalizing the PBT fiber by solution grafting such as fluorination. The alkaline hydrolysis and optionally subsequent functionalization such as fluorination process can be continuous, following the melt blowing/spinning or spun-bonding process. Also described is a nonwoven PBT fiber mat obtained by the surface modification process. Further described is a filtration device comprising the nonwoven PBT fiber mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicants: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Zaifei Wang, Frank S. Bates, Christopher W. Macosko, Kan Wang, William C. Haberkamp, Christopher E. Holm
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Publication number: 20170029788Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recombinantly engineered cells that contain a chlorite dismutase polypeptide and methods for culturing such cells in a culture medium containing chlorite in an amount sufficient to reduce the growth rate or kill contaminating microorganisms without killing the recombinantly engineered cells. Also provided are methods for the production of a fermentation product using the recombinantly engineered cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: John D. COATES
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Publication number: 20170030879Abstract: The present invention provides an adulterated peanut oil detector and an adulterated peanut oil detection method, and pertains to the technical domain of product analysis. The detector comprises a casing, a LCD and Return key, Enter key, Up key, Down key, a power switch, a power socket, and a USB interface arranged on the casing, and a microprocessor and a power supply unit mounted in the casing and electrically connected to the components on the casing, wherein, a module cover is arranged on the top surface of the casing, and a pretreatment module and a detection module are mounted in the space under the module cover. The pretreatment module comprises a heating body and cuvette slots, and the detection module comprises an axial fan, a radiating plate, a refrigerating plate, and cuvette slots. The detection method comprises sample preheating procedure and slow refrigeration procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: CHANGCHUN JILIN UNIVERSITY LITTLE SWAN INSTRUMENTS CO., LTDInventors: Aimin YU, Zhende WANG
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Publication number: 20170027119Abstract: A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: University of WyomingInventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
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Publication number: 20170033678Abstract: A power converter for eliminating ripples comprises a first voltage converter for outputting a first voltage by means of a step-up or step-down of the DC voltage received from a battery or a solar cell; a second voltage converter, to which the first voltage outputted from the first voltage converter is inputted, for outputting a second voltage by means of a step-up or step-down of the first voltage; a ripple-eliminating capacitor positioned between the first voltage converter and the second voltage converter, for transmitting just a DC component of the first voltage by eliminating an AC component included in the first voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: SOONGSIL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TECHNO-PARKInventors: Joung Hu PARK, Ahmed ASHRAF
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Publication number: 20170029856Abstract: The present invention provides for an isolated or recombinant polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity with the amino acid sequence of a Halorhabdus utahensis cellulase, such as Hu-CBH1, wherein said amino acid sequence has a halophilic thermostable and/or thermophilic cellobiohydrolase (CBH) activity. In some embodiments, the polypeptide has a CBH activity that is resistant to up to about 20% of ionic liquids. The present invention also provides for compositions comprising and methods using the isolated or recombinant polypeptide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Sandia CorporationInventors: Tao Zhang, Supratim Datta, Blake A. Simmons, Edward M. Rubin
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Publication number: 20170030206Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for decreasing a thrust of a radial flow turbine. The apparatus includes a rotary shaft having an axial through-hole in the interior thereof, a rotor assembled in the rotary shaft and having a rotor hub and rotor blades formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof, a casing configured to isolate the rotary shaft and the rotor from the outside, and a shaft seal configured to maintain a seal between the rotary shaft and the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Korea Maritime University Industry-Academic Cooperation FoundationInventors: You Taek KIM, Do Yeop KIM, Jun Seong KIM
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Publication number: 20170030906Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying the presence of, or an increased risk of developing, organ damage in a subject having an autoimmune disease, for example, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), or other disease in which the lungs and/or kidneys are involved. In one embodiment, a significantly increased combined IgM reactivity against the peptides having the sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 4, 9, 12, and 15 in a sample obtained from a patient compared to a healthy control indicates lung damage or an increased risk of developing lung damage in the subject. In another embodiment, a significantly increased combined IgM reactivity against the peptides having the sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 8, 12, 14, 15, and 17, in a sample from a patient compared to a healthy control indicates kidney damage or an increased risk of developing kidney damage in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: The Florida International University Board of TrusteesInventors: Annia MESA, Jason A. Somarelli
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Publication number: 20170030897Abstract: Provided herein are methods for identifying a compound having cell-protective (e.g., neuroprotective) activity. Compounds identified therefrom are also provided. These compounds can be used to treat various diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with, for example, unwanted cell death.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Steven L. McKnight, Joseph M. Ready, Andrew A. Pieper, Gelin Wang, Ting Han
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Publication number: 20170029932Abstract: A sliding member is capable of moving relative to a counterpart and includes a substrate and an amorphous carbon film which is provided on the substrate. The amorphous carbon film has a nitrogen content of 2 at % to 11 at % and a surface hardness in a range of 25 GPa to 80 GPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION NAGOYA UNIVERSITYInventors: Kazuyoshi MANABE, Noritsugu UMEHARA, Hiroyuki KOUSAKA, Takafumi HATTORI
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Publication number: 20170031441Abstract: A minimally invasive, wireless ECoG microsystem is provided for chronic and stable neural recording. Wireless powering and readout are combined with a dual rectification power management circuitry to simultaneously power to and transmit a continuous stream of data from an implant with a micro ECoG array and an external reader. Area and power reduction techniques in the baseband and wireless subsystem result in over 10×IC area reduction with a simultaneous 3× improvement in power efficiency, enabling a minimally invasive platform for 64-channel recording. The low power consumption of the IC, together with the antenna integration strategy, enables remote powering at 3× below established safety limits, while the small size and flexibility of the implant minimizes the foreign body response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Rikky Muller, Peter Ledochowitsch, Hanh-Phuc Le, Simone Gambini, Michel Maharbiz, Jan Rabaey
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Publication number: 20170033359Abstract: A secondary battery in which the difference between the voltage at the time of discharging and the voltage at the time of charging is small, ensuring good energy efficiency, and the charge/discharge life is long. Therefore, in order to attain the above-described object, a secondary battery containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolytic solution, wherein at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode contains, as the active material, at least one selected from the group consisting of a metal ion-containing fluoride, a metal oxide, a metal sulfide, a metal nitride, and a metal phosphide; the electrolytic solution contains an anion receptor; and the anion receptor forms a salt or a complex with an anion contained in the active material, thereby enabling the active material to dissolve in the electrolytic solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicants: KYOTO UNIVERSITY, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Zempachi OGUMI, Toshiro HIRAI, Jun-ichi YAMAKI, Hideyuki HORINO, Ken-ichi OKAZAKI, Yukinori KOYAMA
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Publication number: 20170027975Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating a coronavirus infection. For example, treatment may be effected by administering a neurotransmitter inhibitor, a signaling kinase inhibitor, an estrogen receptor inhibitor, a DNA metabolism inhibitor or an anti-parasitic agent. Also provided are methods for treating a coronavirus infection in which an anti-viral drug also is administered during any of the described methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicants: University of Maryland, Baltimore, United States Government as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Matthew Frieman, Peter B. Jarhling, Lisa E. Hensley
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Publication number: 20170032100Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that the expression levels of some microRNAs (miRNAs) can use a diagnostic signature to predict transplant outcomes in a transplant recipient. Thus, in various embodiments described herein, the methods of the invention relate to methods of diagnosing a transplant subject for acute rejection such as acute cellular rejection (ACR), methods of predicting a subject's risk of having or developing ACR and methods of assessing in a subject the likelihood of a successful or failure minimization of immunosuppression therapy (IST) dosage from standard ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: The Trustees of the University of PennslyvaniaInventors: Abraham SHAKED, Bao-Li CHANG, Brendan KEATING, Toumy GUETTOUCHE
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Publication number: 20170030878Abstract: The present invention provides an adulterated peanut oil detector and an adulterated peanut oil detection method, and pertains to the technical domain of product analysis. The detector comprises a casing, a LCD and Return key, Enter key, Up key, Down key, a power switch, a power socket, and a USB interface arranged on the casing, and a microprocessor and a power supply unit mounted in the casing and electrically connected to the components on the casing, wherein, a module cover is arranged on the top surface of the casing, and a pretreatment module and a detection module are mounted in the space under the module cover. The pretreatment module comprises a heating body and cuvette slots, and the detection module comprises an axial fan, a radiating plate, a refrigerating plate, and cuvette slots. The detection method comprises sample preheating procedure and slow refrigeration procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: CHANGCHUN JILIN UNIVERSITY LITTLE SWAN INSTRUMENTS CO., LTDInventors: Aimin YU, Zhende WANG
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Publication number: 20170027480Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes optical tomographic systems for acquiring and displaying dynamic data representing changes in a target tissue sample to external provocation. For example, the disclosed devices, methods and systems may be used for quantifying dynamic vascular changes caused by imposed blood pressure changes for diagnosing peripheral artery disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Andreas H. HIELSCHER, Michael KHALIL, Rajeev DAYAL, In-Kyong KIM, Hyun K. KIM
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Publication number: 20170028099Abstract: A method for increasing the rate of polymerization of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, or the rate of copolymerization of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and a tri-telechelic star polymer comprising polyisobutylene terminated with cyanoacrylate groups (Ø(PIB-CA)3) to form a co-network, is provided. The method comprise initiating the polymerization of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, or the copolymerization of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and a tri-telechelic star polymer comprising polyisobutylene terminated with cyanoacrylate groups (Ø(PIB-CA)3) to form the co-network, with an initiator selected from the group consisting of cyclic tertiary aliphatic amines optionally dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The cyclic tertiary aliphatic amines are selected from the group consisting of azabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane (ABCO), and 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane (DABCO).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRONInventors: Joseph Kennedy, Istvan Szanka, Amalia Szanka
